dorsiventral Definition
having two different surfaces, one of which is the back and the other the front, as in the case of leaves.
Using dorsiventral: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dorsiventral" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The dorsiventral structure of the leaf allows for efficient photosynthesis.
Example
Dorsiventral symmetry is common in many organisms, including insects and fish.
dorsiventral Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for dorsiventral
- bilateral
- asymmetric
- two-sided
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Summary: dorsiventral in Brief
The term 'dorsiventral' [dawr-suh-ven-truhl] describes an object or organism that has two different surfaces, with one being the back and the other the front. This is commonly seen in leaves and some organisms, such as insects and fish. An example sentence is 'The dorsiventral structure of the leaf allows for efficient photosynthesis.'
